A BIT OF BLOSSOMING

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(Maya was too buzy thinking about the incident that just took. Place with The. Pandu putra Nakula she sat on the swing in the garden thinking about the incident which occurred half an hour ago)
As Maya sat on the swing, lost in thought, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the nearby trees. Suddenly, a soft touch on her shoulder made her heart skip a beat. She turned to find Karna standing before her, his piercing eyes shining with a warm smile.
"Maya, I brought you something," he said, his voice low and gentle.
Maya's cheeks flushed with a soft pink hue as she gazed up at Karna, her heart racing with excitement. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Karna produced a small, exquisitely carved wooden box from behind his back. "A gift," he replied, his eyes sparkling with warmth. "Open it and see."
Maya's hands trembled slightly as she took the box from Karna, her fingers tracing the intricate patterns etched onto its surface. As she lifted the lid, a soft gasp escaped her lips. Inside, a beautiful silver necklace adorned with a delicate lotus flower lay nestled in the velvet lining.
"It's stunning," Maya breathed, her eyes meeting Karna's in wonder.
Karna smiled, his gaze filled with a soft light. "I'm glad you like it," he said, his voice filled with a quiet joy.
Maya's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she closed the box and asked Karna, "Why such a precious gift, Angraj ? What's the occasion?"
Karna's smile faltered for a moment, and he looked away, his gaze drifting to the nearby trees. "No occasion, Maya. I just thought you might like it."
Maya's eyes narrowed slightly, her intuition sensing there was more to it. "Angraj, you know I appreciate the gift, but I want to know the truth. Why this necklace, and why now?"
Karna's eyes returned to hers, and he sighed softly. "Maya, I...I wanted to show my appreciation for your kindness and friendship. You've been a true friend to me, and I value that."
Maya's heart skipped a beat as she searched Karna's eyes, looking for any hidden meaning. "Friendship?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper.
Karna nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Yes, Maya. Friendship."
Maya's face lit up with a radiant smile, her eyes sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight. "Thank you, Angraj ," she said, her voice filled with genuine gratitude. "This means a lot to me."
Karna's heart skipped a beat as he gazed at Maya's smile, his soul captivated by its beauty. He felt himself falling for her again, deeper than ever before. The way her lips curved upwards, the way her eyes crinkled at the corners, it was all so mesmerizing.
Maya's smile was like a ray of sunshine, brightening up Karna's world and filling him with warmth. He couldn't help but be drawn to her, like a bee to a flower. His heart raced with excitement, his senses heightened as he basked in the glory of her smile.
"Maya," Karna whispered, his voice barely audible, "you are so beautiful when you smile."
Maya's cheeks flushed with a soft pink hue, her eyes sparkling with delight. she replied, her voice filled with a playful teasing, "you are quite the charmer, aren't you?"
Karna's face turned slightly pink, his eyes dropping to the ground as he smiled sheepishly. "Maybe just a little," he admitted, his voice filled with a quiet laughter.

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